There was a time when some believed that Jahlil Okafor could be the first pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-10 center played just one year collegiately at Duke. That year, he was a First Team All-American, the ACC Player of the Year, and also helped guide the Blue Devils to a national championship. While Okafor wasn’t selected first overall, he was taken third by the … [Read more...] about Can Jahlil Okafor Find His Way Back Into the NBA?
Giannis and SGA had Slim Chances for Christmas Game
When the NBA announced its Christmas Day schedule, some fans were happy, others were disappointed. But there are only five games on Christmas, and it is tough to make the cut. Truth be told, some players might want the extra rest. Giannis Antetokounmpo, for his part, loves the big scene and would love to play on Christmas. But he had a small chance of making it this year. Here … [Read more...] about Giannis and SGA had Slim Chances for Christmas Game
76ers Injury News Forces Improving Forward On Ice
It was an eventful Monday night in Philadelphia, where tempers flared and referees messed up. While they managed to grab the win over the San Antonio Spurs, it wasn’t all good. 76ers’ KJ Martin suffered an injury to his left foot. An MRI revealed the injury to be a stress reaction on Tuesday. The Sixers are attempting to climb up the Eastern Conference standings after starting … [Read more...] about 76ers Injury News Forces Improving Forward On Ice
The Rule of Three: NBA MVP Award Voters Unwritten Rule
Since the 1980-1981 NBA season, the “media” has voted on major league awards. Before that, the players voted on it. Interestingly enough, the players did not do a better job than the media has. Some would argue they got it wrong more often than the media. However, when looking back on award winners, it is harder to argue/dispute decisions during the player-voting era. This is … [Read more...] about The Rule of Three: NBA MVP Award Voters Unwritten Rule
Date For Hubie Brown’s Last Game As Broadcaster Revealed
When it comes to basketball lifers, nobody exemplifies the term more than Hubie Brown. The 91-year-old has been around the game since the 1950s, whether it’s playing the sport, coaching at different levels, or as an announcer. Very few have spent even a fraction of the time around the game that Brown has. About a month ago, it was announced by ESPN that the legendary Hubie … [Read more...] about Date For Hubie Brown’s Last Game As Broadcaster Revealed